Welcome to my Blog

Thank you for stopping by. This space is where I share research, reflections, and practical tools drawn from my experience as a marriage and family therapist.

Are you a couple looking for clarity? A professional curious about the science of relationships? Or simply someone interested in how love and resilience work? I’m glad you’ve found your way here. I can help with that.

Each post is written with one goal in mind: to help you better understand yourself, your partner, and the hidden dynamics that shape human connection.

Grab a coffee (or a notebook), explore what speaks to you, and take what’s useful back into your life and relationships. And if a post sparks a question, or makes you realize you could use more support, I’d love to hear from you.

Be Well, Stay Kind, and Godspeed.
~Daniel

P.S.

Feel free to explore the categories below to find past blog posts on the topics that matter most to you. If you’re curious about attachment, navigating conflict, or strengthening intimacy, these archives are a great way to dive deeper into the research and insights that I’ve been sharing for years.

 

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5 little-known secrets from social neuroscience and COVID stress

Social neuroscience is a cross-disciplinary area of research.

It’s more of a “hard science”; examining how genetic, cellular, hormonal, and neurologic pathways influence and mitigate human social and biological life impulses.

Here are 5 recent nuggets from the annals of social neuroscience that may help you better manage inter-personal stress…

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6 Essential conversations for a stronger marriage after retirement

Many researchers have focused on how to strengthen marriages after retirement, as the notion of retirement has profoundly changed over the last 50 years.

For starters, researchers noticed that couples were living longer. The phenomena of any given marriage experiencing a spouse's retirement was no longer a novelty… Let’s jump in…

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At what age does our self-esteem peak?

New research has unveiled a fascinating trajectory of self-esteem that spans the lifespan, offering valuable insights into how humans perceive themselves over time.

This huge study, drawing from nearly 200 diverse studies encompassing a staggering 165,000 participants… ranging from the tender age of 4 to the seasoned wisdom of 94 has shed light on the intriguing patterns of self-esteem evolution.

So at what specific age does our self-esteem peak? let’s find out!

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Breaking 2024 research from Norway: 35 minutes to grit & personal power…

Grit is a personality trait that enables humans to navigate setbacks and obstacles on their path toward achieving goals.

A recent small-scale study highlights how believing in oneself can contribute to the development of grit and resilience.

In a short training session lasting just 35 minutes, participants demonstrated an increase in passion and perseverance, commonly referred to as grit.

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Breaking 2024 research from Japan: new paper therapy mind hack banishes flashes of anger instantly…

Hey there, fellow humans! Ever wish you could banish anger with just a simple piece of paper?

Well, hold onto your hats, because science says you can!

According to a mind-blowing study, writing down your angry thoughts and tossing them away can work wonders for your mental state faster than you can say "Abracadabra!"

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What is working toward disclosure in sex addiction therapy?

In conventional sex addiction recovery, the concept of disclosure holds immense clinical significance.

Both for the addict and their partner, the effort toward disclosure marks a pivotal moment that can either deepen wounds… or pave the way for healing and rebuilding trust…

Here’s why making disclosure a formal process is essential for the recovery journey.

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The Personality trait that is linked to profound examples of mental health…

A recent study sheds light on the profound impact spirituality has on mental health, indicating that individuals who embrace spirituality tend to experience improved psychological well-being.

The study, published in the Journal of Religion and Health, underscores the correlation between spirituality and enhanced mental resilience…

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